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Law Roach Says Zendaya, Holland Lack Official Ceremony — 4dOn Sept. 14, 2026 at the Emmys, Law Roach said Zendaya and Tom Holland have not had an official wedding ceremony; it is set after the Dune press tour.

Rachel Meyers Tom's AI photo comments just added to the confusion without clearing anything up.

US Again Denies Abbas Visa Ahead of UN Assembly — 2dThe United States again denied entry visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and dozens of his officials for the UN General Assembly, forcing Abbas to address the gathering virtually for a second year in a row. Washington cited deviations from US law and failure to reform by Ramallah as grounds for the visa bans, while the Palestinian mission pushed a virtual address and sought to keep the UN gathering on schedule.

Tom Gallagher A virtual speech again this year just highlights how little trust exists between Washington and Ramallah right now.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Dugan License Suspension — 2dWisconsin Supreme Court denied summary suspension of Hannah Dugan's law license after her obstruction conviction; Ziegler dissented, confounded by the inaction.

Priya Raman They made the right move holding off on summary action until a full review.

Jalen Brunson Set for SVU Guest Role — 2dKnicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star on Law & Order: SVU Season 28 in the Nov. 5 episode, with the role under wraps and reuniting with Mariska Hargitay. He will also host Saturday Night Live on Sept. 26 as the Knicks prepare for the fall season.

Judge Shields Catholic Providers From Illinois Suicide Law — Sep 11, 2026A federal judge temporarily shields Catholic entities, including the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Religious Sisters, from Illinois’s physician-assisted suicide law as litigation proceeds, delaying enforcement against them while allowing the policy to take effect elsewhere. Proponents say the law expands autonomy and provides end-of-life options, while Catholic groups warn it coerces conscience and threatens vulnerable patients, prompting ongoing legal challenges.

Elena Vasquez The law should apply evenly so patients get real choices at the end without special carve-outs for any group.

Italian Senate Clears Meloni Electoral Reform Bill 113-71 — 4dSenate passed Meloni's electoral reform 113-71 on Sept. 15, 2026, as opposition senators waved red and yellow "No to the fraud law" placards.

Marcus Bell Naming the prime minister candidate in advance at least gives voters a clearer choice on the ballot.

Keystone Law Revenue Surges 22.5%, Raises FY2027 Outlook — 5dKeystone Law Group reported stronger interim results for the six months to 31 July 2026, with revenue up 22.5% and adjusted PBT up 31%, alongside an interim dividend of 9.6p and a 15p special dividend. The firm expanded its Principal network to 501, lifted revenue per Principal to £133.8k, launched CoCounsel Legal AI, completed a brand refresh, and forecast FY2027 revenue and profits to be comfortably ahead of market expectations.

Fourth Circuit Weighs Bid to Revive Cases Against Comey and James — 5dThe Fourth Circuit will hear the DOJ’s bid to revive criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, arguing that Lindsey Halligan’s interim appointment was lawful and that the indictments should be reinstated after a district court previously dismissed them for an improper appointment. The court’s review centers on whether Halligan’s appointment violated federal law and, if so, what remedy should apply, as the DOJ seeks to overturn the lower court’s dismissal of the charges.

Colombia Congress Approves Record 2027 Budget as Deficit Hits 9.4% of GDP — 4dCongress approved a 634.9 trillion peso 2027 budget as the deficit hits a record 9.4% of GDP; a Rescue Law tax package aims to cut it to 7.2%.

Elena Vasquez Spending priorities feel off when quake recovery needs compete against record borrowing levels.

Supreme Court leaves block on mail-ballot rule in place for midterms — 4dKavanaugh says the USPS barcode and portal rule may be lawful, yet timing blocks it; Alito and Thomas dissent that the government met the stay standard as ballots already move.

Elena Vasquez Alito and Thomas make a fair point that the stay standards were met and the government should not have been held back.

Reese Witherspoon Was Once Made Jury Foreman Because Jurors Assumed 'Legally Blonde' Meant She'd Been to Law School — Sep 9, 2026Reese Witherspoon was chosen as jury foreman in a Beverly Hills trial because fellow jurors assumed her role in Legally Blonde meant she had attended law school.

Priya Raman I wonder if Reese tried to correct them or just went along with it during the trial.

Australia proposes law letting users opt out of social media algorithms — Sep 7, 2026

Catholic Groups Sue Illinois Over Assisted-Suicide LawHealth — Sep 7, 2026Catholic leaders including Cardinal Cupich, two orders of nuns, and a Catholic pharmacist have sued Illinois to block or challenge the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, claiming it would force them to violate their religious beliefs and require referrals for assisted suicide. Proponents argue the law protects patient rights and religious liberty for others, while courts weigh injunctions as the law nears its start date.

Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24 — 5dThe Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.

PROCEPT Suit Sets September 22 Lead-Plaintiff DeadlineFinance — 3dSeveral firms have triggered a PROCEPT BioRobotics securities class action by reminding investors of a September 22, 2026 deadline to file lead-plaintiff applications over alleged undisclosed discount programs that boosted U.S. handpiece sales and caused a large overstock of handpieces. The suits allege misstatements about handpiece sales and revenue, with notices from KSF & Foti, Levi & Korsinsky, LCHB, and Rosen Law Firm outlining how to participate.

Rosen Law investigates securities claims against four entities — Sep 8, 2026Rosen Law Firm is expanding securities investigations for investors in Coastal Financial, TruBridge, Barclays, and Flow (FLOW-USD), alleging that these companies issued misleading information and left shareholders with losses, with class actions being prepared where applicable. The firm emphasizes contingency fee arrangements and urges affected investors to join ongoing actions, citing notable stock declines tied to the disclosures.

Rosen Announces Investor Actions Across Five CompaniesFinance — 3dRosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for investors in five companies—TruBridge, Tigo Energy, Elauwit Connection, UWM Holdings, and Build-A-Bear Workshop—alleging material misstatements or restatements that impacted stock prices and investor losses. The firm is organizing class actions with join instructions and lead-plaintiff deadlines, emphasizing contingency-fee arrangements and urging prudent selection of counsel.

Police Departments in Two Cities Host Informal Coffee Gatherings — 4dLaw enforcement agencies in several communities are hosting informal “Coffee with the Chief/Cop” events to foster open dialogue with residents, with gatherings planned at venues like Huddle House in Waynesboro, Revival Coffee in Evansville, and the Pierschbacher Event Center in Knoxville. The events emphasize non‑adversarial conversation, often featuring police and local officials ready to answer questions and discuss community concerns.

Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial — 3dMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.

Charles Finney's Law Office ConversionGood News — FROM 1821Lawyer Charles Finney encounters Christ while praying alone and abandons his career for revival preaching.

The hidden Jewish law woven into your clothes — Sep 8, 2026Specialists like Chava Goldberg inspect garments for shatnez, the Torah's ban on mixing wool and linen, as observant Jews prepare new clothes for the High Holidays.

Tom Gallagher Finding out about tzitzit threads in everyday shirts was new to me. Small details like that show real commitment.

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — Sep 9, 2026Federal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

What We’re Reading: What If You Could Opt Out of Algorithms? — Sep 9, 2026Australia advances laws letting users choose chronological social media feeds over algorithms and shielding children from harmful content. The UN also endorses a map that shows continents in true proportion.

Elena Vasquez Australia letting users pick chronological feeds over algorithms seems like a practical way to cut down on harmful recommendations.

Religion News Service says war is not answer 25 years after 9/11 — Sep 8, 2026A Quaker peace advocate who was 27 during the 2001 attacks recalls the call for justice through law rather than war and notes progress toward nonviolent solutions 25 years later.

Chris Dalton We need stronger alliances and better intelligence sharing now instead of repeating the same military mistakes from two decades ago.

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